Well, prepare to be surprised, as we were when we discovered BO$$MAN, an ultra-sleek, modern dining venue in the heart of Bali’s bustling southwestern beach town, Seminyak. The brainchild of the founders of chic nearby café, Sisterfields, BO$$MAN is an upmarket burger bar with major attitude and street appeal—making it a standout in Bali’s competitive restaurant scene.

Designed by young Melbourne- and London-based studio Travis Walton Architecture, BO$$MAN is inspired by the multi-layered elements of the perfect burger—which the urban eatery serves up in abundance (think sweet brioche buns and grass-fed Wagyu beef).

“We carefully dissected the operational requirements and flow of patrons in conceptualizing the space,” explains Walton. “And then turned our attention to the experience of eating a burger, building a continuous, high-top bar with plenty of room to spread out.”

Metallic brass accents were added to exposed concrete, creating layers not unlike that of a burger’s toppers (grilled onion, tomato, and cheese). The subtle curves of the concrete are likewise inspired by the round shape of the classic bun.

Can’t imagine eating a burger in a tropical destination like Bali?

“Most people stay in the air-conditioned indoors during the day,” says Walton. “But we employed large bi-folding windows that open up the entire length of the front bar, because at night it’s all about being connected to the street atmosphere.”

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This High-Design Burger Joint is in Bali?

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